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Comics and reading front and centre at Nanaimo Curious Comi Con
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (403+ words) Published 5: 30 am Sunday, April 26, 2026 Rob Mc Kee, Curious Comi Con spokesperson, pictured here at Curious Comics at Country Club Centre in Nanaimo, said it is hoped that over $3, 500 is raised at May 2 comic convention. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin) Reading and…...
5 more PNE concerts at new venue: "Wicked" star, Barenaked Ladies, Train & more
1+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Published 7: 00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The Beaches band plays pop-rock hits at the 2026 PNE Fair in Vancouver. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader) The new Freedom Mobile Arch concert venue at the PNE site in Vancouver. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader) Mt. Joy in…...
First 5 PNE concerts at new Freedom Mobile Arch: Blue Rodeo, The Beaches, Nelly & more
1+ week, 5+ day ago (177+ words) Published 7: 00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The Beaches band plays pop-rock hits at the 2026 PNE Fair in Vancouver. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader) The new Freedom Mobile Arch concert venue at the PNE site in Vancouver. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader) The PNE Fair's…...
John Mulaney brings his stand-up comedy tour to Victoria
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (99+ words) Published 10: 10 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 John Mulaney will be performing at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Nov. 12. (Courtesy GSL Sports & Entertainment) Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre will be filled with laughter this fall when Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney comes to town. A…...
Stand-up comedian, 5-time SNL host John Mulaney ready to make Kelowna, Victoria laugh
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Published 9: 15 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Comedian, actor, writer John Mulaney is bringing his tour John Mulaney: Mister Whatever to Prospera Place on Nov. 13, 2026. (@johnmulaney/Instagram) A former Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer and world-renowned comedian is set to stop in Kelowna…...
Lantzville performer brings one-person show "Clown Fish" to Western Edge Theatre
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (274+ words) Published 11: 30 am Friday, February 20, 2026 Paul Tedeschini has performed his one-person show across Canada. (Courtesy of Paul Tedeschini) After performing it around Canada, Lantzville sound designer Paul Tedeschini will be presenting his one-person show, Clown Fish, close to home with Nanaimo's…...
Nanaimo theatre students performing fast-paced romantic comedy about blind dating
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Published 5: 30 am Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Borna Safarizal, left, performs alongside Axel Hoganson, middle, and Isabelle Brown. (Courtesy of Alex Brennan) A fast-paced romantic comedy with an eccentric group of characters will be performed by students at Dover Bay Secondary School. Check…...
Snowed in Comedy Tour helping Vancouver Island chase away winter blues
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (692+ words) Published 6: 00 am Saturday, January 10, 2026 What happens when you get when you take four very funny comedians, stuff them into a vehicle and send them across Canada in the middle of a Canadian winter? Well, in the case of the Snowed…...
The Bad Apples bring Indigenous voices to comedy
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) Published 2: 35 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Nelson Mayer and Clayton Stewart at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, May 2023. (Nelson Mayer/Contributor) The Bad Apples began as an Indigenous comedy duo formed by Nelson Mayer and Clayton Stewart. Stewart was tragically killed in a…...
Comedian Phil Hanley aims to make Vancouver Islanders see life differently
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (490+ words) Published 10: 00 am Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Let's face it, Vancouver Island winters can be pretty dreary " warmer than the rest of Canada, but dreary all the same. Perhaps that's why we tend to love our comedy shows in the dead of winter,…...